Increased expression of Smads in vernal keratocongiuntivitis. A comparison with asthma

P. Brun, R. Benetti, I. Gnemmi, M. Carbone, C. Vicari, G. Abatangelo, A. Di Stefano, A. Leonardi (Padova, Padua, Veruno (NO), Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Basic science in asthma and COPD II
Session: Basic science in asthma and COPD II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1988
Disease area: Airway diseases

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